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    Welcome to Nalanda Buddhist Society's website. We hope you enjoy this virtual visit, and stay in touch with our regular updates.

  • Nalanda Centre Operating Hours

    You are welcome to visit us on Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 5pm | Sundays, 8am – 1pm.

  • Thank you for supporting WACANA 2025

    We extend our deepest appreciation to the Buddhist community for an insightful and joyful programme. Watch the video highlights below.

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  • Special Production by Nalanda Dhamma School

    Produced in conjunction with Nalanda Dhamma School’s 20th anniversary, this short film explores Angulimala’s descent into darkness and eventual catharsis due to the Buddha’s intervention.

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  • Important Notice for Donors

    To facilitate our donors and benefactors in obtaining tax exemption receipts and e-invoices, Nalanda EXCO has shared an important notice at the Support page on Nalanda’s website.

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  • Join us as a volunteer

    Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!

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Regular Programmes at Nalanda

Sunday Services

  • Sunday Morning Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Youth Sunday Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Youth Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Monthly Sunday Service
    Selected Sundays, 10am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Dhamma Schools

  • Teenage Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Junior Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Family Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Family Dhamma School
    Saturdays, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Weekly Group Meditation

  • Group Meditation @ Serdang
    Wednesdays, 8.30pm – 10.00pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Group Meditation @ JB
    Wednesdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru
  • Group Meditation @ KL
    Thursdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Group Meditation @ SP
    Fridays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Sungai Petani

Pindacāra (Monks going on Alms-round)

  • Pindacāra @ SK
    1st Saturday, 8.30am
    Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan
  • Pindacāra @ OUG
    3rd Saturday, 8.30 am & 9.30 am
    O.U.G. & Happy Garden markets

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News & Updates

30 January 2026
Posted on 30 January 2026
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Free School teachers’ first meeting for the year

Nalanda Free School held its first teachers meeting just last Sunday 25 January 2026 to start off the new academic year.  School Principal, Dr. Ng Chwee Fang led discussions on teaching pedagogy and addressing students’ needs. Dr. Ng shared the importance of instilling positive learning attitudes in both academic and character building which included developing self-awareness, self-learning, self-discipline, self-resilience and self-reflection.

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29 January 2026
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Dhamma Talk by Ven. Dr. S. Pemaratana on ‘Benefits of Metta’

We invite you to join us on Wednesday 4 February to learn and reflect on the endearing virtue of loving-kindness with Venerable Dr. S. Pemaratana, Abbot of Pittsburgh Buddhist Centre.  The evening service will commence at 8pm with chanting, followed by a Dhamma talk by Ven. Pemaratana on ‘Benefits of Metta’.  We look forward to welcoming you at Nalanda Centre.

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29 January 2026
Posted on 29 January 2026
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Growing kind hearts through learning

Over the first two sessions of Dhamma School, students explored the value of loving-kindness through the Garden of Kind Hearts. Each small act of mettā was seen as a seed, reminding students that even simple, intentional gestures can grow into wisdom, compassion, and positive habits when nurtured with care and consistency.

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28 January 2026
Posted on 28 January 2026
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Hosting Venerable Ayya Nanda

On Thursday 22 January 2026, Nalanda members warmly welcomed Ven. Ayya Nanda on her maiden visit to Nalanda Centre.  Hailing from Sri Lanka, Ayya Nanda is a trainer in mindfulness meditation practices with over 20 years of experience. Her visit provided a valuable opportunity for meaningful exchanges on how Nalanda can further impart meditation and mindfulness practices, especially to the children. 

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Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres

NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur

524, Jalan Riang 12,
Taman Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

NEO Centre, Johor Bahru

30, Jalan Dedap 26, Taman Johor Jaya,
81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

NEO Centre, Sungai Petani

210, Jalan Bandar Mutiara 2/2,
Bandar Mutiara, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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